Charity Marks Cerebral Palsy Month with Sky Dive and Choir
Cerebral palsy charity Stick 'n' Step concludes Awareness Month with a thrilling charity sky dive and a community choir performance at Liverpool ONE, raising funds for vital services.
Category : Charity Work
Community Centre Raises £20k+ for Hospice Care Day
Bideford Community Centre visited Moya Cole Hospice to mark raising over £20,000, funding a full day of care. Their total contributions exceed £23,300, supporting vital services for life-limiting illnesses.
Mayor's Charity Dinner Supports Local Charities in Charnwood
The Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor David Northage, is hosting a charity fundraising dinner on March 20 at Loughborough Town Hall to support Rainbows and The Carpenter's Arms, with tickets available for £39.95.
Police Chief Runs Marathon for Daughter's Leukaemia Care
Warwickshire Police Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith is training for the London Marathon to support Leukaemia Care after his daughter Izzy's diagnosis with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia.
Charity Serves 250,000+ Meals in Global Grand Iftars
Human Appeal's humanitarian initiative provides hot meals and safe communal spaces for displaced families across seven conflict-affected countries during Ramadan, addressing critical food insecurity.
Peterborough Friends Run 48 Hours for Cancer Charities
A group of friends from Peterborough, known as the 'Running Slugs', are undertaking a gruelling 48-hour running challenge to raise £10,000 for Sue Ryder and Cancer Research, honouring family members lost to cancer.
One YMCA Marks 140th Anniversary with Major Celebrations
One YMCA, the largest YMCA in England and Wales, is celebrating its 140th anniversary throughout 2026. The charity, founded in 1886, now supports people of all ages and backgrounds with homelessness, mental health, and more.
Golf Captain Raises £25K for Sue Ryder Hospice
David Donnelly's year as captain of Bedfordshire Golf Club generated £25,127 for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice, funding 837 hours of expert palliative care through dedicated events and community support.
Welshpool Group's Final 10x10km Parkinson's Fundraiser
Philip Jones and supporters in Welshpool are undertaking a 10-day, 10km daily running challenge in March to raise £35,000 for Parkinson's UK Cymru, with the Welshpool 10km as the finale.
Sleep Walk Charity Event Returns to Torbay in June 2026
Rowcroft Hospice announces the return of The Sleep Walk, an eight-mile coastal charity event in Torquay and Paignton this June, featuring music, remembrance, and fundraising for end-of-life care.
College Pop-Up Shop Raises £2,500 for Homeless Charity
Oaklands College hosted a successful pop-up shop and donation hub during half-term, raising £2,500 for Help 4 the Homeless. The event will return for Lambing Weekend in May.
Stagecoach Raises £3,200 for Age UK in Year-Long Campaign
Stagecoach East Midlands and Age UK mark a successful year of fundraising, generating over £3,200 through raffles, bake sales, and special events to support older adults in the region.
FAOS Musical Theatre Group Raises £1,272 for Hospice
FAOS Musical Theatre Group has raised £1,272 for local hospice charity Phyllis Tuckwell through performances of Carousel and Annie, bringing their 11-year total to £12,153.
Family Runs Half Marathon in Memory of Lisa for Hospice
Peter and daughter Abbie will run the Brentwood Half Marathon on March 22 to honor Lisa, raising funds for Saint Francis Hospice that provided compassionate end-of-life care.
Air Ambulance Appeals for Volunteers in North Wales
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity is calling for new volunteers in Gwynedd, Conwy, and Anglesey to support lifesaving work, with roles including community talks and fundraising events.
Aberdovey RNLI Mechanic Steps Down After 19 Years
Wil Stockford hands over his role as lifeboat mechanic at Aberdovey RNLI after nearly two decades, continuing as a volunteer helm while Dan Stevens takes on the technical responsibilities.
Veteran's 10K Steps Challenge for Daughter's Brain Tumor Research
A retired Royal Signals member from West Sussex completed a February walking challenge to fund brain tumor research after his daughter's shocking diagnosis. Carl Manuel's daughter Nicola, 36, was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma while training for the
Solihull Man Runs Marathon for Brain Tumor Research in Memory
Mark Simpson from Solihull is tackling the TCS London Marathon to honor Frank 'Giff' Ashton, who died from a glioblastoma, raising funds for Brain Tumour Research.
Diagrama Backs LGBTQ+ Adoption in New Family Social Week
Diagrama Foundation supports New Family Social's LGBTQ+ Week, encouraging same-sex couples to explore fostering and adoption while celebrating diverse families across the UK.
Business Leaders 'Jailed' for Charity Raise £48K for Hospices
Sixteen business representatives participated in a Jail or Bail event for East Anglia's Children's Hospices, raising nearly £48,000 through a fun arrest scenario across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
Doncaster Mosque Wins Cultural Contribution Award in Edlington
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Doncaster has received the Cultural Contribution Award at the Pride of Edlington Awards for its work in community cohesion and interfaith harmony.
Barlounge Marks 25th Anniversary with £25,000 Charity Effort
Barlounge in Chester has completed a year-long 25 Acts of Kindness initiative, raising over £25,000 for local charities through events like marathons, climbs, and community support.
South Devon Smashes Rowcroft Hospice's £200k Appeal Target
The South Devon community rallied together to raise over £211,000 for Rowcroft Hospice's Every Moment Matters Appeal, surpassing the £200,000 target in just 36 hours through matched funding.
Amazon's £2.50 Red Nose Day Packs for Charity
Amazon offers £2.50 Design-Yer Nose packs for Red Nose Day, allowing creative DIY designs to support Comic Relief charities worldwide with one-day delivery.
YMCA Sleep Easy 2026: Derby Night Out Fights Homelessness
Business teams, schools, and families will sleep outdoors on March 13 in Derby to raise funds for YMCA Derbyshire, supporting housing, mental health, and skills for those in poverty.
Bedford Woman Runs London Half Marathon for Sue Ryder Hospice
Molly Hawkins, 28, from Bedford, is training for the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise over £1,000 for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice, which cared for her father Steve during his short battle with cancer in 2023.
Lincoln Cathedral Sleep Out Raises Funds for Homelessness
Local residents will brave the cold at Lincoln Cathedral's Sleep Easy event to raise funds for YMCA Lincolnshire's Nomad Centre, supporting those at risk of homelessness.
Essex Freemasons Recognized for Dementia Support Work
Essex Freemasons have received formal accreditation as an Inclusive Dementia Community Group from Essex County Council and Alzheimer's Society Essex. The recognition honors their practical initiatives to enhance awareness, understanding, and support for i
Lauren Beerling Runs London Marathon for Heart Charity
Lauren Beerling will tackle the 2026 London Marathon to raise £2,500 for the British Heart Foundation, honoring her grandfathers and supporting family members affected by heart conditions.
League of Gentlemen Stars Raffle Lost Props for Charity
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith discovered a suitcase of original props from their cult comedy stage shows. They are raffling them to support Derian House children's hospice and Aim Higher in Hull.
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